The authorities are concerned that the cases in could be the so-called Indian, or Delta variant.
But in Northern Ireland, cases of the Delta variant have been "sporadic and episodic," according to Dr Stephen Bergin, the PHA's interim director of public health."However, today in Kilkeel, we've noted that there may be a small number of probable cases - now I say probable because they have to be confirmed in the laboratory.
"We encourage all those eligible in the neighbourhoods identified by the agency to present for testing," Dr Bergin added.South Down assembly member Sinead Ennis said the reports around the variant were concerning and encouraged people to cooperate with the PHA. "It should show that the PHA are taking it seriously and also they are reacting quickly and effectively," he said.
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